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The purpose of this resource guide is to provide a family-friendly handbook to help you access services, make decisions about your child’s educational progress, and assist your child as they move from preschool through high school. More comprehensive information regarding your student’s progression can be located in the 2020-21 Student Progression Plan. Click here to access. In addition to this guide, you will also find a plethora of information on our District website (www.collierschools.com) including news updates, Dr. Kamela Patton academic and event calendars, and general information. Vital, Superintendent up-to-the-minute communication on school closings and other timely issues can also be found on the website. District School Board of Collier County Stephanie Lucarelli, Chair Erick Carter, Vice Chair Roy M. Terry, Member Jen Mitchell, Member GUIDE Dr. Jory Westberry, Member CONTENTS Message from the Superintendent 4 ADDRESS . . . Meet Your District School Board 5 5775 Osceola Trail Academic School Calendar 2020-2021 6 Naples, Florida 34109 Academic School Calendar 2021-2022 7 Department and School Directory 8 Connect with CCPS 10 CONTACT . . . Get Involved with CCPS 11 Phone - 239.377.0001 Fax - 239.377.0181 STUDENT REGISTRATION Registration and Entry Requirements 12 English Language Learners (ELL) 13 Parental Choice Options 13 ONLINE . . . Voluntary Pre-K Program 15 www.collierschools.com Head Start Program 15 SCHOOL OPERATIONS Transportation 16 EMAIL . . . Nutrition Services 17 info@collierschools.com Health Services 18 School Age Child Care 19 MOBILE APP . . . TEACHING AND LEARNING Download the CCPS Mobile App Florida Standards and Instruction 20 on your mobile device Student Progression 22 Alternative School Programs 22 Assessments 23 Grade Reporting 23 TWITTER . . . Advanced Studies 24 Follow @collierschools Adult Education 27 SUPPORT SERVICES Exceptional Education and Student Support Services 28 FACEBOOK . . . Title I and Migrant Services 28 Follow @collierschools School Counseling 30 Character Education 31 EDUCATION CHANNEL . . . The 2020-2021 Parent Guide information applies to traditional Cable channel 99 schools within Collier County Public Schools. 2
updated September 2020 f ct ctsheet sheet Collier County Public Schools 48,000 students 31 10 8 1 1 1 2 7 52% male 52% Hispanic 32% White ELEMENTARY MIDDLE HIGH K-12 VIRTUAL ALTERNATIVE TECHNICAL CHARTER SCHOOLS SCHOOLS SCHOOLS SCHOOL SCHOOL CENTER COLLEGES SCHOOLS 48% female 11% Black 5% Other OUR MISSION is to provide exceptional educational opportunities that motivate 62% Economically Needy and engage each student, so all students will complete school prepared for 55% from Non-English Homes ongoing learning as well as community and global responsibilities. POINTS OF PRIDE 6,860 employees • Collier County Public Schools (CCPS) has earned an “A” district grade for three 3,120 consecutive years. Only 36% of Florida’s 67 school districts earned a district grade of an “A” and only 11 of those districts have earned an “A” for the last three years • CCPS is tied for the 5th highest percentage points earned of 67 districts in Florida, teachers up from 33rd in 2011 46.5% teachers with advanced degrees • Collier County has a 91.9% graduation rate, which is an increase of 19.4 percentage points overall since fiscal year 2011 • CCPS outperformed the state in 95% of assessed areas (20 of 21 and grades 3, 5, 6, and 7 outperformed the State in all areas) 3,200 graduates • District accreditation from AdvancED was renewed in 2017 with an overall rating of 329.51, far exceeding the average rating of 278.34 375 buses • CCPS is the only school district in the United States with advanced Cambridge 11,615 bus stops curriculum at elementary, middle, and high school levels 5,675,990 miles driven yearly • More than $45 million in scholarship funds were awarded to students in the • 2019-20 school year CCPS offers 31 career academies (vary by high school) including NAF 5,685,868 academies of engineering, finance, health services, information technology, meals yearly hospitality and tourism, and aerospace and aviation technology 11,961 breakfast meals daily • Students earned 3,724 industry certifications in the 2018-19 school year 19,626 lunch meals daily • Entrepreneurship and engineering offered at every middle and high school • Art and music offered at all levels including band, orchestra, and chorus in middle and high school 42,000 computers 1 to 1 ratio (students to computers) • Superior-rated high school marching bands that have participated in the 2017 Presidential Inaugural Parade, the 2016 Hollywood Christmas • Parade, and the 2015 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade STEAM competitions offered districtwide at all levels K-12 (science, 3,629 active volunteers technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) • Champion high school athletics including football, soccer, swim- ming, wrestling, track and field, golf, volleyball, softball, and basketball Collier County covers • 2,300 square miles Career-in-a-Year programs available at Immokalee Technical College and Lorenzo Walker Technical College • Single point of entry and Collier County Sheriff’s Office 115th largest Youth Relations Bureau Deputies keep CCPS school campuses as safe as possible Naples, FL school district in U.S. PROUD (of more than 14,000) SUCCESS FAMILY 3
WELCOME! MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT Kamela Patton, Ph.D. Welcome to Collier County Public Schools! CCPS is home to more than 48,000 students in kindergarten through grade twelve. Our students attend 54 schools throughout the area, spanning from Naples, Everglades, Marco Island, and Immokalee. This Parent Guide contains important information pertaining to your child’s education. You will find a variety of topics are included, such as how to register your child for school, academic calendars for the next two school years, transportation information, grade reporting, and more. One of our District goals is to provide a pathway for every student with the hope that when they graduate, they will know what they want to do with their future. Included in this guide, you will find information on accelerated programs available for students in elementary, middle, and high school, as well as many career and technical education opportunities. Parent involvement is a big part of what makes CCPS so successful. The District has over 3,600 active volunteers. This guide provides information about how to become a school volunteer and other ways to get involved at your child’s school. Stay connected with CCPS throughout the school year with the variety of communication tools available to parents. Download our mobile app, follow the District and your school(s) on Facebook and Twitter, and find any information you need on our website (www.collierschools.com). No matter what grade your child is in, we hope this guide provides you with the important information that will help your family throughout your experience in Collier County Public Schools. Have a phenomenal school year! 4
MEET YOUR DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD The Collier County School Board is vested by the Florida Constitution with the responsibility to operate, control, and supervise all free public schools within the District. The Board appoints the Superintendent of Schools, who is the Secretary and Executive Officer of the School Board, and who administers the daily operations of the District. The Collier County School Board is composed of five members, elected at large, for staggered four-year terms. The Board exercises all powers and duties assigned by law, operating also under the regulation of the Florida Board of Education. Dr. Jory Westberry WestbeJo@collierschools.com 239.377.0485 District 1 Board Member (Term Expires: November 2022) Lely Elementary, Lely High, Manatee Elementary, Manatee Middle, Parkside Elementary, Shadowlawn Elementary, and Tommie Barfield Elementary Stephanie Lucarelli LucarS@collierschools.com 239.377.0485 District 2 Board Chair (Term Expires: November 2020) Barron Collier High, Naples Park Elementary, North Naples Middle, Osceola Elementary, Pelican Marsh Elementary, Pine Ridge Middle, and Veterans Memorial Elementary Jen Mitchell mitchj3@collierschools.com 239.377.0485 District 3 Board Member (Term Expires: November 2022) Calusa Park Elementary, Golden Gate Elementary, Golden Gate Middle, Golden Gate High, Golden Terrace Elementary, Gulf Coast High, Laurel Oak Elementary, Mike Davis Elementary, Oakridge Middle, and Vineyards Elementary Erick Carter CarteE1@collierschools.com 239.377.0485 District 4 Vice Chair (Term Expires: November 2020) Alternative Schools, Avalon Elementary, East Naples Middle, Gulfview Middle, Lake Park Elementary, Naples High, Poinciana Elementary, Sea Gate Elementary, Lorenzo Walker Technical High, and Lorenzo Walker Technical College Roy M. Terry TerryRo@collierschools.com 239.377.0485 District 5 Board Member (Term Expires: November 2022) Bethune Education Center, Big Cypress Elementary, Corkscrew Elementary, Corkscrew Middle, Cypress Palm Middle, Eden Park Elementary, Estates Elementary, Everglades City School, Highlands Elementary, Immokalee Middle, Immokalee High, Immokalee Technical College, Lake Trafford Elementary, Palmetto Elementary, Palmetto Ridge High, Pinecrest Elementary, Sabal Palm Elementary, and Village Oaks Elementary 5
2020-2021 ACADEMIC SCHOOL CALENDAR Board Approved on July 28, 2020 JULY 2020 AUGUST 2020 SEPTEMBER 2020 OCTOBER 2020 13 - New Teachers Start 7 - No School for Teachers or Students 5 - MS/HS only Online Interim Published 17 - Teachers Start (Labor Day) 29 - End of Quarter 1 31 - First Student Day 18 - Virtual Learning for Students 29 - Early Dismissal (Teacher Professional Learning Day) 30 - Virtual Learning for Students 18 - No CCPS Scheduled Events After Sundown (Teacher Professional Learning Day) 28 - No School for Teachers or Students 29 - MS/HS only Interim Periord Ends NOVEMBER 2020 DECEMBER 2020 JANUARY 2021 FEBRUARY 2021 9 - Report Card Published 1 - Interim Periord Ends 1 - No School 15 - No School for Teachers or Students 23-24 - Hurricane Make-Up Day 4 - Students return from Winter Break (Presidents’ Day) 7 - Interims Published 25-27 - No School for Teachers or Students 21-31 - No School (Winter Break) 15 - End of Quarter 2 16 - Interim Period Ends (Fall Break) 18 - No School for Teachers or Students 22 - Interims Published (MLK Day) 25 - Early Dismissal 19 - Virtual Learning for Students (Teacher Professional Learning Day) 27 - Report Cards Published MARCH 2021 APRIL 2021 MAY 2021 JUNE 2021 15-19- No School for Teachers or Students 2 - No School for Teachers of Students 6 - MS/HS only Online Interim Published 11 - End of Quarter 4 (Spring Break) 6 - Report Cards Published 28 - Early Dismissal and Graduation Last Student Day; Early Dismissal 26 - No CCPS Scheduled Events After Sundown 21 - Early Dismissal 31 - No School for Teachers of Students 14 - Teacher Plan Day; Last Teacher Day 29 - Virtual Learning for Students 30 - MS/HS only Interim Periord Ends (Memorial Day) Report Cards Available Electronically (Teacher Pofessional Learning Day) SYMBOLS First Student Day No School Early Dismissal Day 6
2021-2022 ACADEMIC SCHOOL CALENDAR Board Approved on February 4, 2020 JULY 2021 AUGUST 2021 SEPTEMBER 2021 OCTOBER 2021 3 - Teachers Start 6 - No School for Teachers or Students 7 - End of Quarter 1 (40 days) *S = Student Days = 180 10 - Student Start Date (Labor Day) 8 - No School for Students *T = Teacher Days = 196 7 - No School for Teachers or Students (Teacher Professional Learning Day) 15 - No CCPS Scheduled Events After Sundown 11 - 15 FTE Week 24 - Professional Learning 30’’ - New Teacher Start Date 16 - No School for Students 25 - Professional Learning Early Dismissal Day Early Dismissal Day (Teacher Professional Learning Day) NOVEMBER 2021 DECEMBER 2021 JANUARY 2022 FEBRUARY 2022 22 - 23 - Hurricane make-up days 1 - Professional Learning 3 - No School for Teachers or Students 3 - Professional Learning 25 - No School for Teachers or Students Early Dismissal Day Early Dismissal Day 4 - Teacher Plan Day (Thanksgiving Day) 17 - End of Quarter 2 (45 days) 7 - 11 FTE Week 17 - No School for Teachers or Students Early Dismissal Day; Start of Winter Break (MLK Day) 21 - No School for Teachers or Students 20-31 - No School (Winter Break) (Presidents’ Day) 31 - No School for Teachers or Students (New Years Eve) MARCH 2022 APRIL 2022 MAY 2022 JUNE 2022 10 - End of Quarter 3 (45 days) 14 - Professional Learning 27 - Early Dismissal and Graduation 2 - Early Dismissal Day 11-18 - No School for Teachers or Students Early Dismissal Day Last Student Day 30 - No School for Students or Teachers (Spring Break) 15 - No School for Teachers or Students (Memorial Day) End of Quarter 4 (50 days) 21 - No School for Students 18 - No School for Teachers or Students 3 - Teacher Plan Day; Last Teacher Day (Teacher Professional Learning Day) SYMBOLS First Student Day No School Early Dismissal Day 7
DISTRICT DIRECTORY DEPARTMENTS School Board Office (239) 377-0485 Superintendent’s Office (239) 377-0001 School Operations (239) 377-0111 Student Relations (239) 377-0540 Attendance and Discipline (239) 377-0540 Student Registration (239) 377-0547 Zoning and School Choice (239) 377-0540 Transportation (239) 377-0600 Late Bus / Lost and Found Zone 1 (South Naples/Marco) (239) 377-1021 Zone 2 (Golden Gate City) (239) 377-1022 Zone 3 (North Naples) (239) 377-1023 Zone 4 (Estates) (239) 377-1024 Zone 5 (North Central) (239) 377-1025 Zone 6 (East Naples) (239) 377-1026 Zone 7 (Immokalee) (239) 377-1027 Nutrition Services (239) 377-0280 Technology (239) 377-0410 Teaching and Learning (239) 377-0082 Advanced Studies and Gifted Learners (239) 377-0108 Career and Technical Education (239) 377-0201 Charter Schools (239) 377-0155 Counseling (K-8) (239) 377-0517 Counseling (9-12) (239) 377-0515 English Language Learners (ELL) (239) 377-0155 Exceptional Education and Student Support Services (239) 377-0108 Fine Arts (239) 377-0104 Head Start/VPK (239) 377-7882 Health Services (239) 377-0110 Home Education (239) 377-0522 Instructional Materials (239) 377-0103 Literacy (239) 377-0102 Math (239) 377-0112 Psychological Services (239) 377-0521 Science (239) 377-0124 Social Studies (239) 377-0124 STEAM Resources (239) 377-0429 Testing (239) 377-0008 World Languages (239) 377-0155 Interscholastic Athletics (239) 377-0023 Communications (239) 377-0180 Human Resources (239) 377-0335 8
DISTRICT DIRECTORY SCHOOLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS MIDDLE SCHOOLS Avalon (AVE) (p: 377-6200 -- @AVEDragonStrong) Corkscrew (CMS) (p: 377-3400 -- @CorkscrewMiddle) Big Cypress (BCE) (p: 377-6300 -- @BCEBobcat) Cypress Palm (CPM) (p: 377-5200 -- @CypressPalm) Calusa Park (CPE) (p: 377-6400 -- @BlackBearsRoar) East Naples (ENM) (p: 377-3600 -- @ENMGators) Corkscrew (CES) (p: 377-6500 -- @CESCorkyBear) Golden Gate (GGM) (p: 377-3800 -- @GGM_SOARS) Eden Park (EPE) (p: 377-9200 -- @EPEBobcats) Gulfview (GVM) (p: 377-4000 -- @GulfviewMiddle) Estates (EES) (p: 377-6600 -- @EESPanthers) Immokalee (IMS) (p: 377-4200 -- @IMS_Indians) Golden Gate (GGE) (p: 377-6900 -- @GGESeaguls) Manatee (MMS) (p: 377-4400 -- @MMSROARS) Golden Terrace (GTE) (p: 377-7000 -- @GTEToucans) North Naples (NNM) (p: 377-4600 -- @NNMSWildcats) Herbert Cambridge (HCE) (p: 377-6700 -- @HCEOtters) Oakridge (OMS) (p: 377-4800 -- @OMS_Bulldogs) Highlands (HLE) (p: 377-7100 -- @HLELeaderInMe) Pine Ridge (PRM) (p: 377-5000 -- @PRMPanthers) Lake Park (LPE) (p: 377-7200 -- @LPEPanthers) Lake Trafford (LTE) (p: 377-7300 -- @LearningatLTE) HIGH SCHOOLS Laurel Oak (LOE) (p: 377-7400 -- @LaurelOakElem) Barron Collier (BCH) (p: 377-1200 -- @BarronCollier) Lavern Gaynor (LGE) (p: 377-6800 -- @LGESeaTurtles) Golden Gate (GGH) (p: 377-1600 -- @GGHS_Titans) Lely (LES) (p: 377-7500 -- @LelyLionsRoar) Gulf Coast (GCH) (p: 377-1400 -- @GCSharks) Manatee (MES) (p: 377-7600 -- @ManateeCCPS) Immokalee (IHS) (p: 377-1800 -- @Indians_IHS) Mike Davis (MDE) (p: 377-9000 -- @MDE_Stars) Lely (LHS) (p: 377-2000 -- @WeAreLely) Naples Park (NPE) (p: 377-7700 -- @NPESharks) Lorenzo Walker (LWTH) (p: 377-3300 -- @LWTHSMustangs) Osceola (OES) (p: 377-7800 -- @OESChiefs) Naples (NHS) (p: 377-2200 -- @NaplesHS) Palmetto (PLE) (p: 377-9100 -- @PLEGators) Palmetto Ridge (PRH) (p: 377-2400 -- @PalmettoRidgeHS) Parkside (PSE) (p: 377-8900 -- @ParksideProud) Pelican Marsh (PME) (p: 377-7900 -- @PMEPelicans) TECHNICAL COLLEGES Immokalee Technical College (iTECH) Pinecrest (PCR) (p: 377-8000 -- @PinecrestSOARS) (p: 377-9900 -- @iTECH_College) Poinciana (PES) (p: 377-8100 -- @PoincianaCCPS) Lorenzo Walker Technical College (LWTC) Sabal Palm (SPE) (p: 377-8200 -- @SPEHawksNaples) (p: 377-0900 -- @LWTechCollege) Sea Gate (SGE) (p: 377-8300 -- @SeaGateES) Shadowlawn (SLE) (p: 377-8400 -- @SLESeahawks) CHARTER SCHOOLS BridgePrep Academy (BPA) (p: 677-4211) Tommie Barfield (TBE) (p: 377-8500 -- @TommieBarfield) Collier Charter Academy (CCA) (p: 413-9380) Veterans Memorial (VME) (p: 377-8800 -- @VMEPatriots) Gulf Coast Charter Academy South (GCC) (p: 784-1539) Village Oaks (VOE) (p: 377-8600 -- @VOEPanthers) Immokalee Community School (ICS) (p: 867-3223) Vineyards (VES) (p: 377-8700 -- @VineyardsVipers) Marco Island Academy (MIA) (p: 393-5133) K-12 SCHOOL Marco Island Charter Middle (MCM) (p: 377-3200) Everglades City School (EVG) (p: 377-9800 -- @Team_EVG) Mason Classical Academy (MCA) (p: 227-2838) VIRTUAL SCHOOL ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS eCollier Academy (ECA) (p: 377-9700 -- @eCollierAcademy) Alternative School (ALT) (p: 377-1060) 9
CONNECT WITH CCPS KEEP YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION UPDATED It is critically important for parents to keep their contact information updated in order to receive important District and school news, especially in the case of an emergency. The District has provided an easy way for parents to update their information through the CCPS Parent Portal on the District website. Visit www.collierschools.com/portal today! • Verify or update your phone number and email address • Opt-in to receive text messages from the District (text message charges may apply) • Select your preferred method of receiving information from the District • Complete your student’s Media Release and Directory Information forms • Complete the Student Code of Conduct form • Authorize your student’s use of Educational Social Media NOTE: Emergency information will be sent through phone calls, text messages, and email regardless of preferred communication method. In an emergency, text message charges may apply from your mobile provider even if you opted-out of receiving text. STAY CONNECTED ONLINE AND ON-THE-GO Collier County Public Schools is your FIRST source of information for District and school news, and when severe weather or an emergency impacts school operations. District and School Websites www.collierschools.com Visit the District website and your school’s webpage for announcements, news, calendars, curriculum information, and more CCPS App Download the free CCPS App for your iPhone or Android device. • Follow the school(s) of your choice • Be the first to know about school closures and openings and urgent school news with app notifications • Access lunch and breakfast menus, calendar of events, bus schedules, scholarship information, sports schedules and scores, news, and more Social Media Get up-to-the-minute District and school news and the latest CCPS Success stories by following the District and your school(s) on social media. • Follow the District @collierschools on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram • Follow your school(s) on Facebook and Twitter (see school directory on page 9 for school Twitter usernames) 10
GET INVOLVED WITH CCPS VOLUNTEERING AT SCHOOL The contributions of the District volunteers are a vital and important part of the total instructional effort. Volunteers play an essential role in providing a quality education for all students. It is the District’s goal to provide a safe environment for students and staff while encouraging parents, guardians, community members, students and others to work as school volunteers. In order to achieve this, volunteers shall be screened based on: (1) the level of direct contact they may have with students and (2) the types of duties they may perform. Outside agencies that provide volunteers who work with District students are required to screen their volunteers at a level consistent with this procedure and provide evidence of insurance pursuant to Board policy and/or practices. For more information on volunteering at your child’s school, please contact the front office of your school or visit www.collierschools.com/volunteer. PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATIONS/ORGANIZATIONS (PTA/PTO) Most schools have parent-teacher groups which support additional activities for students and schools. The majority of these support groups are Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs), Parent Teacher Organizations (PTOs), or Booster Clubs. Please contact your child’s school principal for more information. SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL (SAC) Each Collier County Public School invites parents to get involved. One of the ways parents can get involved is through the School Advisory Council (SAC). This council is a group that brings members of representative groups together to assist with developing a school improvement plan and providing input on distribution of applicable funds. Each school must have a SAC that is ethnically, racially, and economically representative of its community. Members of the SAC are selected according to procedures established by the school and school board in compliance with the requirements of state statutes. Each SAC is composed of the principal and representatives of the following groups: teachers, education support employees, parents, community members, and in some cases, students. High schools and technical colleges must have students on SACs. Student membership on middle school SACs is optional. Teachers, education support employees, students, and parents are elected to the SAC by their peer groups. Community members are selected by the principal. If parents are interested in participating on the School Advisory Council, they should contact their child’s school. Parents may contact a classroom teacher, the school counselor, SAC Chair, or an administrator at the school to express interest. SUPERINTENDENT’S DISTRICT ADVISORY COUNCIL (SDAC) The SDAC meets three times per year via videoconference at each comprehensive high school. The SDAC is comprised of parents and District and school staff and has a varying agenda highlighting current relevant topics. Please contact your principal for further information. 11
student enrollment REGISTRATION AND ENTRY REQUIREMENTS All of the documents below are necessary for the centralized registration process online. Parent/Legal Guardian Photo ID Proof of Address Parent/legal guardian who registers a student must present valid photo ID at time of registration Provide ONE (1) of the following: • Current Collier County Homestead Exemption Card (considered family’s primary residence) • Current Collier County Property Tax Notice Official Birth Certificate (or Passport) (may require additional verfication) Birth certificate must have official seal from state/country • Home Purchase Contract in Collier County, specificed closing date where it was issues. (copy of the deed to be provided within 30 days of closing date) • Copy of a Collier County Manifestation of Domicile filed by parent Kindergarten - Florida Statute 1003.21 requires a child be • A current rental or lease agreement five (5) years old on or before September 1st of the year they begin school. Provide TWO (2) of the following: • Current Florida Driver’s License or Florida Identification card • Automobile insurance (last two statements) Physical Examination • Current electric billing statement, water bill, cable bill, or landline phone bill (last two statements) The physical exam must have been completed in the U.S. within *New residents must provide confirmation of set up of services for two (2) 12 months of the child’s first day of school in Collier County utilities with name and address, then two (2) months of bills must be submitted to the school within 30 days. NOTE: When living with someone else, please contact Student Relations Florida Immunization Form for further clarification at (239) 377-0547 Immunization record must be on Florida Form DH 680. Contact the Collier County Health Department for information about transferring current record to the Florida form Report Cards/Records (from previous school) Naples: 3339 East Tamiami Trail, Building H • High School (grades 9-12) - official transcript from previous school (239) 252-8595 (official/sealed preferred) Immokalee: 419 North 1st Street • Middle School (grades 6-8) - official transcript from previous school (239) 252-7300 (official/sealed preferred) • Elementary School (grades Kindergarten-5) - final/last report card and/or a copy of withdrawal form Social Security Card (if available) • 1st Grade Placement - Florida Statute 1003.21 requires proof of satisfactory completion of Kindergarten Proof of Custody (if applicable) Copy of IEP/504 Plan (if applicable) Court documentation is required if parental names/legal custody differs from the birth certificate IMMUNIZATIONS Florida Statute 1003.22 requires that all students entering and attending Florida schools must present proper documentation of required immunizations or valid exemption. No student may attend school without proper documentation of required immunizations or valid exemption. Parents must present a DH 680 Form which is the only document schools accept as proof of immunization. Parents must obtain the standard approved Florida Department of Health form from a physician or the local Health Department before a student may be enrolled. The Florida Department of Health, Collier County, provides required immunizations free of charge. The Certificate of Exemption for Immunizations for religious reasons is only granted by the Florida Department of Health, Collier County. Information about current immunization requirements can be found on the District’s website at www.collierschools.com/page/8115. PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS Florida Statute 1003.22 requires that all students entering a Florida public school for the first time present a certificate of physical examination completed in the U.S. within twelve (12) months of the child’s first day of school. It is recommended that the Florida DH 3040 form is to be used to document a physical examination. However, any record may be used that includes the elements contained in the form DH 3040. 12
ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS SERVICES FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS (ELL) Each parent or guardian of students entering Collier County Public Schools will complete either the English, English/Spanish or English/Haitian-Creole version of the Student Registration Form. The home language survey section of this form asks the three questions concerning the home, first, and primary language of the student as stipulated by the Multicultural Education, Training and Advocacy, Inc. (META) Consent Decree: • Is a language other than English used in the home? • Did the student have a first language other than English? • Does the student most frequently speak a language other than English? When the parent responds “Yes” to one of three survey questions, the student must be further assessed by the ELL contact for ELL services upon entering school. At this time, when feasible, parents must be provided with assistance in the home language to explain the program. The District School Board of Collier County utilizes various tools to assess students’ English proficiency. These tools assess the listening, speaking, reading and writing skills and provide information needed for the appropriate placement within five levels of English proficiency in the mainstream classroom. ELL students are entitled to equal access to all categorical, educational programs including, but not limited to, gifted and other Exceptional Education services. If you think your child has a disability which keeps him/her from learning in a regular classroom, you may request for your child to be tested for exceptional education. The District ensures that refugees and foreign-born children are provided free, equal and unhindered access to appropriate public education. PARENTAL CHOICE 1 OUT-OF-ZONE Out-of-Zone requests under Parental Choice are for parents or legal guardians with documented needs or hardships as listed in Board Policy 5120. • Priority window is January 10 through February 15 • Approvals are subject to capacity and class-size restrictions • Transportation is not provided by the District • Parents or legal guardians can apply online at www.collierschools.com/parentalchoice 2 SCHOOL CHOICE School Choice requests under Parental Choice are for parents or legal guardians exercising Choice without respect to or limitations upon their reasons • Priority window is January 10 through February 15 • Approvals are subject to capacity and class-size restrictions • Transportation is not provided by the District • With the exception of students who are enrolling in the District for the first time, no School Choice application will be approved for the current school year. • Parents or legal guardians can apply online at www.collierschools.com/parentalchoice 13
student enrollment PARENTAL CHOICE (continued) 3 MCKAY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM McKay Scholarship requests are for parents or legal guardians of students with an Individual Education Plan (IEP) or 504 Plan. • Parents or legal guardians must first apply online through the state. To obtain eligibility confirmation, visit at www.floridaschoolchoice.org • Once eligibility is confirmed from the state, parents or legal guardians can then apply online at www.collierschools.com/parentalchoice to request a public school transfer • Applications are accepted throughout the school year • Transportation is not provided by the District when utilizing the McKay scholarship option • Permits attendance at another public school within the district that provides the services identified in the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) or 504 Plan (not subject to capacity restrictions) • Permits attendance at an eligible public school in an adjacent district that has space and provides the services identified in the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) or 504 Plan (subject to capacity restrictions) 4 HOME EDUCATION PROGRAM Per Florida statute, parents have the right to provide a home education program for their children. Parents must enroll for the home education program, keep a portfolio, submit an annual evaluation and terminate home education program through the District School Board of Collier County. For further information, contact (239) 377-0522 or visit www.collierschools.com/homeeducation. 5 CHARTER SCHOOLS Charter schools are independent public schools operated by a non-profit organization. They hire their own teachers, design their own academic program, and control their own finances. They have their own governing board that makes decisions for the school. All charter schools must provide a curriculum that meets the Florida Standards. These schools must also hire certified teachers. In Florida, charter schools are accountable to the school district in which they reside for student academic performance and fiscal management, but they are not managed by the District. Parents interested in information about a charter school may visit www.collierschools.com/charterschools. 6 VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM (VIP) Virtual Instruction Program provides eligible students with a high-quality, full time or part time, 180-day online instruction in grades K-12. All instructors are Florida certified teachers and are employed by the approved, contracted content providers. 2020-21 Contracted VIP Providers For more information, please visit • K-12 Florida LLC (grades K-12) www.collierschools.com/Page/7295. • Florida Virtual School (FLVS) (grades K-12) • eCollier (grades K-12) 14
VOLUNTARY PRE-KINDERGARTEN Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten, or VPK, is a free half-day program for all four-year-olds born on or before September 1st residing in Florida. The VPK programs offered by Collier County Public Schools provide: • Highly-qualified and Florida certified teachers • Age-appropriate curricula with a strong emphasis on early literacy skills • Staff to child ratio is 1 to 10 or lower HALF-DAY VPK PROGRAM OPTION Available at Sabal Palm Elementary School only. FULL-DAY VPK PROGRAM OPTION CCPS offers a full day VPK program at several sites. This includes a parent-pay extension to the half-day program. Please call for information and pricing. • Limited spaces available • Early registration recommended For additional information regarding available Pre-K programming for your child, please contact the Early Learning Department at (239) 377-0590, or email prek@collierschools.com. VPK is also available through private providers. For more information, please contact (239) 935-6100 or visit www.elcofswfl.org. HEAD START PROGRAM Collier County Public Schools Head Start Pre-K is for children who are 4 years old by September 1st, and whose families meet income guidelines. The day is funded by both the state (VPK) and the federally-funded Head Start programs at the following Collier County Public Schools: Avalon, Corkscrew, Calusa Park, Eden Park, Everglades, Golden Gate, Golden Terrace, Lake Trafford, Lely, Manatee, Naples Park, Parkside, Pinecrest, Poinciana, Sabal Palm, Shadow- lawn, Vineyards, and Village Oaks Elementary Schools. The Head Start program offers educational, nutritional, medical, dental, social/emotional, and other services through strong partnerships that promote success through school readiness and family strengthening. Services are offered to meet the special needs of children with disabilities. The goal of the Head Start program is to prepare children for Kindergarten. Children who attend Head Start participate in a variety of educational activities that help them grow academically, socially, emotionally, and physically. Head Start recognizes that parents are their child’s first and most important teachers. Parents are encouraged to be involved in Head Start activities and committees. Staff work with parents as partners to help children progress and to support the family in meeting its goals. REGISTRATION INFORMATION Parents should call (239) 377-0590 to find out if they qualify for this program. Please have your income information available when you call. 15
school operations TRANSPORTATION School buses, by far, are the safest vehicles on the road, with a safety record that is better than any other form of ground transportation. School buses are designed and constructed with more safety features than any other vehicle. CCPS’ transportation department transports 20,000 students each school day on 387 school buses, driving more than 5,182,738 miles each year. The yellow school bus is the most recognizable school icon in America. Transportation professionals are dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and consistent school bus service for Collier students. * Students and parents are responsible for safe and proper behavior going to and from the stop and while waiting for the bus. * Students must stand off the roadway while waiting * Students must respect other people’s property. * Students must not push, shove, or engage in horseplay. * Parents should supervise children at the stop if possible. * Students must arrive at the bus stop five minutes prior to the scheduled pick up time. * Students must wait for and get off the bus only at their approved stop locations. Visit www.collierschools.com/transportation or contact the Transportation Department at (239) 377-0600 for any questions or concerns. WheresTheBus™ SCHOOL BUS APP Eliminate the stress of missing the bus with Collier County Public Schools’ WheresTheBus™ app! Using GPS technology, this app will show you and your child how many more miles your bus is from the bus stop. Signing up is free and the app is secure with all parent and guardian information checked and verified. Visit www.WheresTheBus.com to sign up and receive instructions for downloading the mobile app. ELIGIBILITY Students who live two (2) miles or more from their assigned school are eligible for school bus transportation. Students shall board the school bus at their designated bus stop. Students will be assigned one school bus stop based on their official/legal home of record. Students who ride the school bus must obey the driver at all times and follow the posted rules for riding the school bus. Out-of-zone students are not authorized for school bus transportation. 16
NUTRITION SERVICES Healthy breakfasts and lunches are available to students at school every school day. Breakfast is available at school for all students at no charge. Lunch is available at no charge for students with approved meal applications. Families are encouraged to apply online for meal benefits as their meal application from last year expires September 24, 2020. To apply, you need to complete the form provided at the beginning of the school year and return it to your child’s school or apply online at: www.MySchoolAPPS.com. Breakfast is free for all students Lunch Prices for 2020-2021 $2.00 - elementary (grades K-5) $2.25 - secondary (grades 6-12) For more information about Nutrition Services, contact (239) 377-0294 or visit www.collierschools.com/nutrition. PRE-PAYMENTS Pre-payments allow students to move quicker throughout the meal lines because there is no cash handling. Funds are deposited into your child’s account and available to your child when purchasing lunch in the cafeteria. Meals will only be deducted when the student uses his or her account. If you are experiencing problems with MySchoolBucks, log-in at www.myschoolbucks.com and click on the “Contact Us” button. MySchoolBucks Online Pre-Payment System The online pre-payment system allows your child to enter his or her student number to access his or her account. Your child’s student number will stay the same while at Collier County Public Schools. You may access the online pre-payment system online at www.myschoolbucks.com. Cash or Check Payments Parents may also make advanced payments (cash or check) for meals by enclosing payment in an envelope with the child’s name, student ID number, and homeroom teacher’s name on the outside. If you are writing a check, please make it payable to your child’s school. Include the student’s full name, student number, and grad ein the memo portion of the check. When account balances are low or in debt, you will receive an automated message by phone. All accounts that are in negative balances must be settled promptly. If you are experiencing a hardship, please call (239) 377-0297 to discuss options. SCHOOL MEAL NUTRITION You can be assured that school meals are prepared fresh in Collier County Public Schools. Our school meals meet federal USDA nutrition standards based on the most recent Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Fresh fruits and vegetables; whole grains and low fat dairy products are featured daily. Sugar, fat and salt are limited. Our school meals are rich in protein, fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium and iron. Portion control is a way of life and designed for age appropriate nutrient needs. 17
school operations HEALTH SERVICES Through a partnership with NCH Healthcare System, nurses and school health assistants are assigned to each school site. In addition to evaluating and managing common childhood illnesses, and providing care for injuries, the school health staff assist students with medication administration, emergency medications, and nursing procedures required for the care of chronic and acute health conditions. If a student requires routine or emergency medication during the school day, a District Medication Authori- zation Form must be completed and signed by both the parent and health care provider. The parent must bring all medications to the school with the completed medication authorization form. Medications must be in the original container and labels must match the health care provider’s order. The District Medication Authorization Form and other health-related forms are also available online at: www.collierschools.com/Page/4278. ILLNESS Do not send your child to school if he or she has a fever (oral temperature of 100.0 or above), unidentified rash, eye drainage, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, a cough, new loss of taste or smell, sore thorat, headache, muscle or body aches, congestion, runny nose, shortness of breath, or any other symptom that may be an indication of a communicable disease. Students with these symptoms will be sent home. If your child has any of these symptoms, please notify the school and request a doctor’s note so that your child’s absence can be excused. Be sure to inform the school if your phone number(s) change or if there is a change in emergency contacts. It is important that the school be able to reach you if your child is ill or injured at school. HEALTH SCREENING Staff from the Collier County Florida Department of Health, Bascom Palmer, the University of Florida, and Healthcare Network Care Mobile, work in collaboration to conduct the following health screenings: • Kindergarten – Vision, hearing • Grade 1 – Vision, hearing, growth and development • Grade 3 – Vision, growth and development, dental • Grade 6 – Vision, hearing, growth and development, scoliosis In addition, Bascom Palmer provides vision screening, on-site eye exams and glasses, if needed, in select schools. If you choose not to have your child participate in any of these health screenings, you must notify the school in writing using the Opt-Out Form. The Opt-Out Form is available at the school or online at: www.collierschools.com/Page/3065. Please return the form to your child’s school before the scheduled health screening. The 2020-2021 Health Screening Schedule can be found at: www.collierschools.com/Page/3065. SUN SAFETY AND USE OF SUNSCREEN The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children wear protective clothing and sunglasses when exposed to the sun as the first and best defense against exposure to ultraviolet rays. Students may carry and apply sunscreen at school and during school-sponsored activities without a physician’s order. The sunscreen must be regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for over-the-counter use to limit ultraviolet light-induced skin damage. Sunscreen is not considered an over- the-counter medication. • Only sunscreens in a lotion, cream, or wipe preparation may be used at school Aerosol or spray preparations are not permitted • Sunscreen should be labeled with the student’s name, ID number, grade, and teacher • It is recommended that elementary students apply sunscreen, if desired, before school • Parents should instruct their child in the proper use and application of sunscreen • Secondary students may self-carry and apply sunscreens that meet the above requirements 18
SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE School Age Child Care (SACC) services are offered both before and after school on elementary school campuses. This ensures that the school’s learning and core academic standards are connected to learning opportunities and enrichment activities in after school services. The SACC mission is to ensure that students are provided high-quality before and after school care consistent with the vision and mission of Collier County Public Schools and who are supervised by trained professional personnel in a safe and secure learning environment. Services are provided every day school is in regular session. In addition, services may be offered on non-student contact days (teacher planning days, winter break, spring break, and observed holidays). Children must be enrolled in an elementary school within Collier County to be eligible for services provided by SACC. Further information regarding enrollment, fees, and hours of operation may be obtained by calling the school site where the child is enrolled or by calling the District SACC office at (239) 377-0529. SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE PROVIDERS After School Programs (ASP) Golden Terrace Elementary School (239-353-1128) Shadowlawn Elementary School (239-691-7387) Lake Park Elementary School (239-261-6612) Tommie Barfield Elementary School (239-389-1682) Mike Davis Elementary School (239-455-9209) Lavern Gaynor Elementary School (239-353-1128) Palmetto Elementary School (239-348-1353) (Lavern Gaynor Students attend school on the Golden Terrace campus) Greater Marco Family YMCA Manatee Elementary School (239-888-9677) Parkside Elementary School (239-537-8103) Greater Naples YMCA Golden Gate Elementary School (239-571-9022) Herbert Cambridge Elementary School (239-571-9022) (Herbert Cambridge Students attend school on the Golden Gate campus) Sports Club Estates Elementary School (239-348-2389) Pelican Marsh Elementary School (239-594-3046) Osceola Elementary School (239-566-7200) Sabal Palm Elementary School (239-455-2009) Poinciana Elementary School (239-263-3968) Vineyards Elementary School (239-455-3005) Principal-Run Avalon Elementary School (239-377-0821) Laurel Oak Elementary School (239-377-0824) Big Cypress Elementary School (239-377-0825) Naples Park Elementary School (239-377-0823) Corkscrew Elementary School (239-377-0826) Sea Gate Elementary School (239-377-0822) Calusa Park Elementary School (239-377-0827) Veterans Memorial Elementary (239-377-0833) Lely Elementary School (239-377-0828) 19
teaching and learning FLORIDA STANDARDS AND INSTRUCTION The Florida Standards are developed by the Florida Department of Education (FDOE), cover every academic subject and are followed by every public school in Florida. The standards are what your child is expected to know at each grade level and form the basis for instruction in each classroom. They are developed by the FDOE and measured by the statewide standardized assessment given to public school students in grades 3-11. The Florida Standards are challenging standards that will help students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to think and work at deeper levels in order to prepare them for college or career. They build students’ ability to think critically about math concepts and what they read, help them apply and connect what they learn to the real world, expose them to creative problem solving and allow them to communicate their ideas and arguments through speaking and writing. MULTI-TIERED SYSTEM OF SUPPORTS (MTSS) Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), is a term used to describe a system that is responsive to student needs based on data, observation, teacher and parent input, and assessments. It is a system to sustain, intervene, and accelerate student success. It is sometimes referred to as Response to Intervention (RtI). The integrated instruction and intervention is provided to students at varying levels of intensity based on student need. The goal is to prevent problems and intervene early so that students can be successful. Throughout the range of instruction and intervention, planning/problem solving is used to match instructional resources to educational needs. Teams comprised of classroom teachers, counselors, administrators, and parents continue to engage in instructional planning and problem solving to ensure that student success is achieved and maintained. ? If you have concerns with your child’s success or acceleration, please contact your child’s school. What can I expect with MTSS? • Frequent updates of student progress • Early identification of academic, social, emotional, or behavioral concerns • Help for your child that increases or decreases depending on his or her needs • Information and involvement in planning and implementation of interventions to help your child ? • Information about how your child is responding to the instruction/intervention(s) being provided How can I participate in MTSS? Families play a critical role in supporting what their children are learning in school. The hallmarks of effective home-school collaboration include open communication and involvement of parents in all stages of the learning process. Being informed about your school’s MTSS framework is the first step to becoming an active partner. As a parent, you have the right to request an evaluation under IDEA at any time. Ask questions to learn more about MTSS in your child’s school: • Is my child successful? How do I know? If not, why and what can we do differently? • If needed, how is additional help going to be provided? • What can I do to participate in problem-solving about my child? • What can I do to help with the interventions for my child at home? • How will I know if interventions are working? Is my child successful? STUDENT SUCCESS PLAN (SSP) This is a plan developed by school personnel (teachers, academic coaches, or administrators) with parents for students in grades PK-12 who are not meeting grade level expectations on the Florida Standards or who are experiencing social, emotional, or behavioral challenges. It identifies the area of need and specific areas for improvement and intervention based on data. 20
TEACHER CERTIFICATION Under current federal law, parents have the right to receive information regarding the qualifications of their child’s teacher. Parents may contact the principal at their child’s school to request information. For further information on the teacher visit the Florida Department of Education at https://flcertify.fldoe.org/datamart/login.do and click Public Search GENERAL TRANSFER REQUEST A parent may request his/her child be transferred to another classroom teacher by submitting a Transfer Request Form (located in the School Counseling Office at your child’s school) to the school principal. Within two (2) weeks of receiving the request, the principal or his/her designee will notify the parent of the approval or denial of the request. If the request is denied, the reason(s) for the denial will be provided to the parent. This provision does not allow the parent to choose a specific teacher for his/her child. OUT-OF-FIELD (OOF) TRANSFER REQUEST A parent whose student is assigned an out-of-field (OOF) teacher may request that his/her child be transferred to an in-field classroom teacher within the school and grade in which the student is currently enrolled by submitting an Transfer Request Form (located in the School Counseling Office at your child’s school) to the school principal. Within two (2) weeks of receiving the request, the principal or his/her designee will notify the parent of the approval or denial of the request. If the request is denied, the reason(s) for the denial will be provided to the parent. This provision does not allow the parent to choose a specific teacher for his/her child. INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS Instructional materials are selected in compliance with Florida Statute 1006.31 and Board Policy 2520. Parents interested in reviewing instructional materials should contact (239) 377-0103 or visit the Instructional Materials page for more information. www.collierschools.com/InstructionalMaterials. MEDIA CENTER ACCOUNTS Parents may access their students’ media center accounts by logging into the CCPS Portal at www.collierschools.com/portal and clicking “Destiny Online Library Catalog” in the District Resources section PHYSICAL EDUCATION WAIVER Per Board Policy 2280, parents wishing to waive the physical education requirement for his/her middle school student must meet one of the following criteria: 1. the student is enrolled or required to enroll in a remedial course OR 2. the student’s parent indicates in writing to the school that: a. the parent requests that the student enroll in another course from among those courses offered as options by the School District; or b. the student is participating in physical activities outside the school day which are equal or in excess of the mandated requirement The deadline to submit PE Waivers for the first semester is September 15 and January 15 for the second semester. Please contact your child’s middle school for further information. MULTIPLE BIRTH SIBLINGS’ CLASSROOM PLACEMENT (F.S. 1003.06) At the end of the first grading period following the multiple birth siblings’ enrollment in the school, if the principal of the school, in consultation with the teacher of each classroom in which the multiple birth siblings are placed, determines that the requested classroom placement is disruptive to the school, the principal may determine the appropriate classroom placement for the siblings. A parent may appeal the principals’ classroom placement of multiple birth siblings by putting the appeal in writing to the principal. Within two (2) weeks of receiving the request, the principal will notify the parent of the approval or denial of the appeal. If the matter is not resolved to the parent’s satisfaction, the written appeal and subsequent principal determination will progress to the Associate Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction, for resolution, with final determination within two (2) weeks of receiving the written appeal and subsequent principal determination. During the appeal determination at the District level, the multiple birth siblings shall remain in the parent’s preferred classroom placement. 21
teaching and leaning STUDENT PROGRESSION Per Florida Statute, it is the intent of the Legislature that each student’s progression from one grade to another be determined, in part, upon proficiency in English Language Arts, science, and mathematics; that district school board policies facilitate student achievement; that each student and his or her parent be informed of the student’s academic progress; and that students have access to educational options that provide academically challenging coursework or accelerated instruction (F.S.1008.25; F.S.1002.3105). The professional staff of each school in the District bears the primary responsibility for making recommendations regarding each student’s level of performance and ability to function academically at the next grade level. The decision regarding grade placement is the responsibility of the principal as outlined in the Student Progression Plan at www.collierschools.com/Page/10857 and pursuant to state and federal law, CCPS Board-approved policies, and CCPS administrative procedures. No student may be assigned to a grade level based solely on age or other factors that constitute social promotion. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Important information regarding high school graduation requirements is available on the District website at www.collierschools.com/Page/5004 and also in the 2020-21 Student Progression Plan which can be found at www.collierschools.com/Page/10857. This information is updated when statutory requirements change and is also available through your child’s high school counselor. Graduation requirements for the 2020-21 school year are also available on the Department of Education website, www.fldoe.org under Graduation Requirements. ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROGRAMS Disciplinary Programs Educational Alternative Programs • New Beginnings Immokalee (NBI) • Beacon High School Immokalee • New Beginnings Naples (NBN) • Beacon High School Naples • Phoenix Immokalee (PHX-I) • Phoenix Naples (PHX-N) Department of Juvenile Justice Programs • Collier Juvenile Detention Center Teenage Parent Programs • PACE Center for Girls (PACE) • Teenagers Parents Immokalee (TAPP-I) • Teenagers Parents Naples (TAPP-N) Additional information about Alternative School Programs may be found at www.collierschools.com/alt. 22
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